Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Waqas Ahmed has extended the ongoing crackdown against public transport vehicles, online cab services, and rickshaws that have not yet installed QR panic buttons, giving operators until July 10 to comply.
According to the CTO, rickshaw unions, ride-hailing companies, and public transport operators have been directed to ensure the installation of QR panic buttons in all vehicles within the extended deadline. Strict action will be taken against violators after July 10.
The Lahore Traffic Police has so far installed QR panic buttons in more than 12,000 online cabs and rickshaws, while dedicated teams are operating across 45 traffic sectors in the city to facilitate the installation process.
To make registration and compliance easier, the traffic police has also established four additional licensing centres following requests from rickshaw unions.
The CTO urged transport operators to complete all legal requirements before the deadline to avoid enforcement action.
New panic button system launched to make travel safer across Punjab
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority has made a major stride in enhancing the safety and security of public transport by launching the “CM Punjab Panic Button System.”
The project aims to improve security for passengers in rickshaws, buses, vans and taxis throughout the province, especially in emergencies when immediate help is needed.
The system enables people to call for help when they need it by pressing a panic button that is available for free.
The feature can be downloaded from the Safe City website or the official public safety mobile application.
The system can be activated to link passengers directly to the Safe Cities Authority control room so that in the event of a critical situation, the communication is swift.
One of the most interesting features of this project is the fact that it combines several safety features into a single application.
The panic system gives up to 12 different features in one button, unlike conventional transport safety tools that are present in other countries which offer limited features.
These include Emergency calling, Video calling, Live chat support, Real-time location sharing and Vehicle verification features.
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